Former Kitutu Masaba MP Walter Nyambati has urged area youths to desist from excessive drinking and instead engage in income-generating activities
Speaking yesterday during a fundraising event at Rigoma area in the constituency, the former legislator said many youths from the region were involved in reckless drinking, hence forgetting their role as young people in the society.
“I'm deeply shocked with the rising number of youths drinking alcohol in our area," the former MP said.
"It’s a sad thing that an energetic generation is falling it this perilous trap. They have completely forgotten their place in the society, leaving us with many questions to be answered.”
He called upon the security agents and provincial administration to ensure ‘Mututho laws' were obeyed by bar owners since it is alleged that they open bars before the stipulated time.
“I would like to request our police officers and chiefs to ensure drinking pubs respects the law. Youths have taken advantage of their idleness to drink recklessly,” he said.
He urged parents to ensure their children were taught good morals to fit in the society besides giving them access to quality education.
“To ensure that drinking habits among the youths is regulated, it’s the obligation of the parents to ensure they teach them good principles and also give them good education.”
Nyambati asked the government to look for an expeditious remedy to rampant unemployment among the young generation.